Though Urticaria is not commonly found in children, it can be more difficult for them. They feel more discomfort due to the itching and  missing their schooling.

Urticaria in children or individuals below the age of 16 is very rarely found. Children are not very likely to have chronic urticaria. The most common form of urticaria in children is acute urticaria. That means that children only experience attacks occasionally.

Urticaria in children can be triggered by different factors including allergies, viral infection, Skin contact and some non-allergic triggers, but nearly in 50% of the cases the trigger is unidentified. If you want to learn more about urticaria in children, click here to read my detailed article.